The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state

can manage to make Aiden

body in a way to face me. His

me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but

hand that held my arm. I noted how his

I try my best to ignore that feeling and lift

I would not

He gives me a

took that photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your

I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought

He then scratched the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought

of his face. He was embarrassed

that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the

I liked to see

even more.

the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t

wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got the reaction

redder than it

my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker

okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he

and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after

stated at me from afar and took

bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He scratched

have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment.

cupcake.”I pouted.

scratching his chin. “I

eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one

“Damm baby, ease up on this old guy

only been a few years

and then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a